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Dorothy Ahearn Obituary

85, of Cohasset, passed away peacefully at home on August 23, 2008, with her family at her side. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Austin L. Ahearn Jr. and their three children, Maribeth Ahearn of Hingham, Leslie DeMers and her husband Chris of Bolton and Larry Ahearn and his wife Dawn of Portsmouth, RI, along with five grandchildren, Jessica, Alison, Austin, Luke and Emma. A memorial mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony's Church, Summer St., Cohasset, on August 27, 2008, at 10 a.m. Donations may be made in Dorothy's memory to Hospice of the South Shore, 100 Bay State Dr., Braintree, MA 02185.

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 25, 2008.

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Trisha Hall

September 8, 2008

Dear Beth, Mr. Ahearn, Larry and Leslie Just letting you know that I am thinking of you at this difficult time. I will always remember the good old times at the house swimming and having fun. Such loving memories I will always cherish.

Claire & Arthur Buccheri

August 31, 2008

Our prayers are with you, Dawn, Larry, Austin, Luke and Emma.
We offer our deepest sympathy

Marge Santacroce

August 26, 2008

Mr. Ahearn, Beth, Leslie, Larry & Children:

I express my deepest sympathy on the passing of Dot. May you all find comfort knowing that some day you will all be together again.
God Bless all of you during this difficult time.

Jessica DeMers

August 26, 2008

I love you Grandma Dot, and I'll miss you always. Say hi to the "Big Guy In The Sky" for me (Oh, that hilarious night at Disney).

Nancy & Fred Sorrento

August 26, 2008

We're so sorry for your loss. Dorothy was my dear friend, Dawn's wonderful mother-in-law and Austin - Luke and Emma's loving grandmother, not to mention devoted wife and mother to her family. I'm so glad to have known her. I will miss her terribly.
Our love to you all.

Bobby Johnson

August 25, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Robert Bowen

August 25, 2008

Sorry to here of your loss Mr Ahearn Maribeth, Leslie and Larry.Wish I could be there.It was great fun growing up with you all .Allways will remember Your wife and mother Drinking Tab, pool and what time was it mrs Ahearn that was the time my mother said to be home You all take care Bobby

Tom & Jan Lydon

August 25, 2008

Dear Buddy and Family,

We were so sad to hear of Dorothy's passing. Please know that you all will be in our prayers.

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